British Civilization: An Introduction

British Civilization provides a comprehensive introduction to a wide range of aspects of contemporary Britain, including its country and people, politicsand government, education, the economy, the media, arts and religion.

The fifth edition of this highly praised textbook has been comprehensively updated and revised. It includes:

*a concise chronology of the most significant events in British history
 fully revised illustrations to portray contemporary British life.
 exercises and questions to stimulate classroom discussion
 updated coverage of British politics to include the 2001 general election and Blair’s second term
 new material on devolution and on Wales, Scotland and Ireland more generally
 insights into the attitudes of British people today towards important issues
 updated guide to further reading, including key web site addresses to assist research